We start today with the latest crime news, as a Pinal County grand jury has indicted a teenager in the murder of a San Tan Valley teen in November. Anthony Jason Garcia, 17, was indicted for second-degree murder and is charged as an adult. Read more about the indictment.
Speaking of crime, the Maricopa Police Department will be conducting a DUI checkpoint in an effort to keep the city safe during the holiday season. The decision was made as part of MPD’s “Holiday Community Enforcement,” funded through a recent grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. Here is more information about the checkpoint.
Plus, in the sports world, the Pinal County volleyball season did not disappoint, with a number of teams exceeding expectations. With the season now complete, we have reflected on some of the best performances from our volleyball athletes with the All-County volleyball team. Check out the full list here.
As the Christmas holiday quickly approaches, the Maricopa Police Department celebrated by hosting its annual “Shop with a Cop” event, a 15-year-long tradition of giving back to the community.
The organizing committee for the Casa Grande Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service says it will pay tribute to the late Pastor Juan Humes when it observes King’s birthday on Jan. 15 via a ceremony followed by a number of community initiatives and activities.
With a new small-scale farm at Casa Grande Elementary School District’s Center for Online Innovative Learning, students are learning about sustainability and equitable agriculture.